Pound per Cubic Inch

lb/in³

Imperial density unit

About Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³)

Pounds per cubic inch is used in US mechanical engineering for compact, dense materials like metals and alloys. Aluminum has a density of about 0.098 lb/in3, steel is approximately 0.284 lb/in3, and lead is 0.410 lb/in3. The unit is practical for small component weight calculations in product design.

Category
Density
Symbol
lb/in³
Also known as
lb/in3 pounds per cubic inch pci

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³)?

Imperial density unit

How many Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³) are in one Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³)?

One Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³) equals 27,679.9 Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³).

How many Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³) are in one Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³)?

One Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³) equals 27.6799 Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³).

How many Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) are in one Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³)?

One Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³) equals 27.6799 Kilogram per Liter (kg/L).

How do I convert Pound per Cubic Inch to Kilogram per Cubic Meter?

To convert Pound per Cubic Inch to Kilogram per Cubic Meter, multiply the value by 27,679.9 (1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³).